Cyber Forensics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree CFT3

Cyber Forensics Technology is a field that covers topics related to:

Digital Forensics Investigations

Electronic Discovery Management

Data Analytics

Information Governance

Cyber Security

This program will help you develop a unique set of Cyber Forensics skills and abilities such as: Monitor an organization's networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs; Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information; Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches; Conduct penetration testing, which is when analysts simulate attacks to look for vulnerabilities in their systems; Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends; Develop security standards and best practices for their organization; Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff. Work roles that graduates of this program are prepared for include: Digital Forensics Investigations Associate, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Forensics Examiner, Cyber Crime Analyst.

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 236
Writing: 249
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics)
245

Curriculum

General Education Core: 15 Semester Credit Hours

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

Select either PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1122Hardware Install/Maintenance

4

CIST 1135Operating Systems and Virtual /Cloud Computing 4500

4

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

CIST 2602Network Security 4500

4

CIST 2612Computer Forensics 4500

4

CRJU 1010Intro to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law- Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2150Cybercrime Investigations

3

Total Credit Hours: 62